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Taraba Assembly Speaker Kunini Resigns Over Personal Reasons, Kizito Takes Over

The speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Professor Joseph Aibasu Kunini has resigned from his position over personal reasons.

Taraba House Of Assembly Elects New Speaker

His resignation notice was contained in a letter transmitted to the lawmakers on Wednesday and was read by the Deputy Speaker, Hammanadama Ibn-Abdullahi who stood as Speaker pro-tempo during the sitting.

The letter of resignation dated December 21, 2022, reads, “I write to convey my letter of resignation as the Speaker, Taraba State House of Assembly.

“My resignation is on personal grounds. I wish to thank the Hon. Members for their support and cooperation while I served as the Speaker of this Honourable House.”

Following Kunini’s resignation, an emergency sitting called for the nomination of a new Speaker and members unanimously nominated and elected John Kizito Bonzena as the new Speaker.

Prior to being elected as the new speaker of the state, Bonzena was the Chief Whip of the Assembly and represents Zing Local Government Area of the state.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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